Bressanone
The Episcopal City
The area around Bressanone has been continuously settled since the Neolithic period. The important Brenner Pass and many valleys such as the Pustertal and Val Gardena flow into the elongated Bressanone basin, where the climate favors nature and the mighty waters of the Eisack and Rienza rivers converge, providing ideal living conditions for people.
For centuries, these resources have been optimally utilized, building and maintaining a livable city with an impressive flair, cozy atmosphere, and countless valuable cultural treasures.
Today, it has a population of 20,000, is considered one of the oldest cities in Tyrol, and enchants visitors with romantic alleys, lively arcades, small shops selling South Tyrolean handicrafts and Italian fashion, cozy cafés, historic buildings, and also modern architecture.
- Bressanone Cathedral with its ornate cloister
- Diocesan Museum with the nativity scene exhibition
- White Tower of St. Michael's Church
- Pharmacy Museum
- Guided tours with the night watchman
- Acquarena Water Park
- Bressanone Christmas Market
Bressanone
Christmas Market
When the delicate scent of spicy, aromatic sweets wafts through the Christmas-decorated streets of the city center and festive music softly echoes across the squares, for many, the most beautiful and contemplative time of the year begins with a visit to the Christmas market.
The Bressanone Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful in the area and is definitely worth a visit.
The numerous stalls on the Cathedral Square offer traditional handicrafts such as wood carvings, nativity scenes, and colorfully painted glass balls, as well as typical South Tyrolean specialties such as Zelten, gingerbread, and mulled wine. Experience the beautiful Christmas season in Bressanone.
